Triammonium citrate
Triammonium citrate is a chemical compound whose molecular formula is C6H17N3O7.[1]
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| IUPAC name
Ammonium 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate | |
| Other names
Ammonium citrate tribasic; Ammonium citrate | |
| Identifiers | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.020.359  |
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| E number | E380 (antioxidants, ...) |
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| UNII | |
| UN number | 3077 |
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| Properties | |
| C6H17N3O7 | |
| Molar mass | 243.216 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 1.48 |
| Hazards | |
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| GHS Signal word | Warning |
| H315, H319, H335 | |
| P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+352, P304+340, P305+351+338, P312, P321, P332+313, P337+313, P362, P403+233, P405, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Synopsis
It was patented some date prior to 1986.[2]
This substance causes serious eye irritation, causes skin irritation and may cause respiratory irritation.[1]
It is known in the European E number food additive series as E380. It is known in the United States as "an indirect food additive for use only as a component of adhesives", and as a "substance added directly to human food affirmed as generally recognized as safe (GRAS)."[2]
References
- "Substance information - Triammonium citrate". European Chemicals Agency.
- "Compound Summary for CID 18954 - Ammonium Citrate, Tribasic". PubChem.
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